In the middle of the village of Great Haywood is this lovely traditional pub, serving satisfying food and real ales to you, and welcoming your dog with open arms. Dog walks aren't far away and there's a garden for use when the weather's good.

A traditional family village pub situated within walking distance of Cannock Chase; an area of outstanding natural beauty and the Trent and Mersey canal, so it's easy to exercise your four legged friend before you pop into the bar for some well earned refreshment in front of the open fire.
'The Lion' serves a wide range of beers and wines and there are always at least a couple of guest ales on tap.
If you fancy a snack Rob's Cobs are legendary and the bar staff have treats behind the bar for well behaved pooches.
If there is not already a water bowl out for your dog just ask and one will be filled for you.
Weather permitting there is a small beer garden you can use to sit and watch the world go by.

Traditional cosy English pub, set in a quaint village overlooking the green and lots or rural area for poochie walks. Only a 10 minute drive away from Stafford or Stone. Great food and super friendly staff. Water and treats on hand for beloved furry friends. However, it may cost a poochie cuddle. Submitted by publican.

The Saracens Head is a 19th Century Public House, with a warm, friendly family atmosphere. A member of the Taste of Staffordshire, serving excellent food ranging from light bites to a full A'la Carte menu. The Saracens has won awards for it's cask ales including Camra Pub of the Month. The cask ales change frequently giving it's customers the chance to sample beers from smaller breweries and therefore try new ones all the time. So if your looking for a dog friendly, welcoming family run pub then look no further, come and say hello.

Situated on the edge of town. Dogs allowed in the bar & lounge. Quiz on Wednesday evenings. Pedigree on tap permanently and there is a regular change of guest beers and basic pub food. It also has a B&B which dogs are welcome to stay in free of charge. Nice walks along the canal. Midlands Just off the A34 in Stafford

Great pub in the Staffordshire countryside. Good dog walking in the pub grounds and also around the area. The pub dog (huge labrador) is a darling and very friendly. The pub also has pitches with hook ups for caravans/motorhomes plus a very nice wooden built gazebo. Would be a great place for a small rally. Serves food every day including snacks and a full menu.

A delightful canal-side pub with a friendly, local atmosphere. The perfect place to while away an afternoon watching the narrowboats cruise by. The Boat serves a wide menu of homemade, tradional pub grub. Dogs and their owners are made to feel very welcome and there are often a few scraps going as well as fresh water and chews. Dogs are welcome but all owners must be kept on a lead and be well behaved!

Situated in the heart of Staffordshire in the charming village of Penkridge, The Littleton Arms is the perfect venue to kick back and unwind, whether you're visiting for a delicious meal, a relaxing drink or a short break.
Built in 1793 as a coaching inn, The Littleton has been lovingly refurbished to provide the perfect blend of olde worlde charm and contemporary chic, offering characterful original features with a modern twist.
It is now a family-run boutique hotel, pub and restaurant with a reputation for excellence. The ideal setting for intimate dinners or gatherings of family and friends.
And we include doggie friends in that too! You'll often find our own furry family member wandering around and well-behaved four-legged friends will be given the same warm welcome in our pub as the rest of our guests.
We offer mouth-watering seasonal menus for relaxed lunches and dinners using locally sourced ingredients, or you can dip in and join us for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Come and find a cosy corner, drink in the personal welcome and friendly atmosphere and discover the delights that Staffordshire has to offer.

Great pub on the edge of Cannock Chase, dogs are allowed in the farmers bar where they serve fantastic 'proper' food, with a bowl of water available, and a wood burner stoked up ont eh cold nights. There is also a large beer garden and there is always a good selection of guest ales.
This place is perfect for dogs as there is the castle ring you can walk around.

Plenty of lovely country walks around this village pub which is just on the edge of Cannock Chase. Lots of footpaths and bridleways. Old fashioned interior with tiled floor and mismatched furniture, which is always a good sign. Dogs allowed in the bar area, in fact there were four of them sprawled across the floor when we visited. Good range of well keep beers and ciders and a comprehensive wine list. Tasty selection of home cooked food. Very friendly bar staff who are willing to scratch the odd canine ear.

A very friendly pub that welcomes well-behaved owners and their dogs, with a treat in store for both.
There are a number of scenic routes for those wanting a short scamper in the surrounding countryside after a hearty meal. Submitted by publican.

Pub consists of an outdoor garden to the front of the premises with dog water bowls near the raised pond.
Dogs welcome in the bar area on leads. The bar and main menu are available in the bar area and outdoor seating areas. Submitted by publican.

Lovely fresh food with an extensive menu and 6 changing real ales to quench your thirst with. Set very near Cannock Chase which makes it brilliant for walks. They are happy for you to leave your car in the car park whilst out and about. They even have a walk that you can download from their website. Doggies are very welcome and have fresh water and dog biscuits available. You may even see Digby the pub Labrador.

This small country pub just outside of the market town of Stone, and just six miles from Stafford serves fantastic food all day every day. They offer up to five real ales and ten beers or ciders in total on draught. The food is varied in tastes and of an excellent standard. Dogs, children, families, walkers, cyclists and muddy boots are always welcome. Definitely worth a visit and it also have a lovely beer garden.

Very dog friendly (dogs are served water and doggie treat before humans). Dogs are welcome at the first two tables.
Excellent choice of great coffees, good selection of fine teas, beers and wine. Food us always fresh and very tasty.

In 2016, this pub won the dog friendly business of the year award for Staffordshire.
It is a small family run pub linked to the Brewery which is about 50 yards away.
The Brewery dog is called Sparky and she is the pin up for the Borehole. She finds lost and discarded toys and balls and bring them too the Borehole for other dogs to play with. The pub hands out dog treat to all its canine visitors and has dog beds and towels available. A new dog watering system has been introduced which has gone down very well indeed.
All well behaved dogs are welcome in this small micro pub. Submitted by publican.

Dogs allowed in bar area (2 tables) and garden. Serving good food and offering friendly service. Also has overnight free parking for motor homes for members of Britstops. The chef here has been in touch to confirm that the Bell Inn welcomes dogs.

This is a canal side pub, very popular so get there early for a seat in the bar. Food good value carvery, pudding and coffee. The landlord prefers dog owners to sit in the bar to eat rather than the lounge. Fradley Junction is a popular spot with boaters and walkers alike. It lies some five miles east of Lichfield and is the junction of three canals.

TIMOS Bar, opening February 2018 is a "dog pub" and not just dog friendly. Doggie beer, wine and snacks as well as toys and free treats and water for all doggies. There are even doggie beds for resting weary paws after play time. Everyone welcome, not just outside but in the bar too. There is a Freedom Field for the less obedient doggies and 9 acres to play in.
We have an on site groomer, and even doggie daycare if required, whilst mum & dad and other humans can relax in the bar. Hope you can list us :-)

The Roebuck Inn is a family and dog-friendly pub located in the picture postcard village of Draycott in the Clay, set just off the A50 road on the edge of the Peak District. Offering great value meals and quality ales, there is an extensive beer garden which means there is plenty of room for your dogs to stretch their legs. You will always be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. Submitted by publican.

A micropub opened in July 2015. Very friendly atmosphere. Very dog friendly. Great landlord/lady. No music/TV, just honest beer. Regularly changes guest beers. The pub offers 3x 1/3 pint glasses option for drinkers who want to try all the options. Specialised lagers. A cider drinker's heaven, the pub was awarded the Heart of Staffordshire Cider Pub of the Year Award for 2016.

A real local pub, dominoes and cards available. Doggies allowed in bar, Mollie the collie may be present too. Large garden though not enclosed. Very reasonably priced toasties or ploughmans. Good position for cathedral, park and other walks.

A traditional Victorian pub on the outskirts of Lichfield city centre. Serves excellent real ale; has a cheese counter; home cooked food and good vegetarian selection. The owners are Tally (Golden Retriever) and Minnie (Springer Spaniel). Open all day from 12 noon until 11pm Sunday - Thursday and 12 noon until 11.30pm Friday and Saturday. Sunday lunches are excellent value.

A traditional pub, fab atmosphere, pub snacks, real ales, bottled beers from around the world, over 30 gins to choose from. No under 18s, Live music and most importantly, dog friendly all day everyday. Water bowls available and there is an outside fresh water tap.
Dog treats given to all four legged visitors, with owners permission of course.
Ask at the bar for free doggie bags.

Micropub selling ever-changing real ales, cider and wine. Very dog friendly with a number of four-legged regulars who enjoy water, treats and a lot of fuss from the owners and customers. Limited small snacks but a warm welcome and exceptional beer.

The publican has told Millie that as they have a husky puppy Willow and that 90% of our diners and drinkers have dogs they decided to become the ONLY pub in the area to accept dogs at any time of the day! Personal doggy bowl on arrival. Excellent stuff.

Lovely pub with a great menu, dogs are allowed in the bar area and they even have their own menu to choose from. A nice bowl of cold water and doggie biscuits available. Landlady is a dog owner and you can often see her and her lovely boxer girls in the bar.

Very well presented pub with lovely outdoor space and lots of floor space so it doesn't feel cramped when there are lots of dogs. Very dog friendly with access all areas. Doggy bowls of water available and landlord came over to fuss our dogs as he has dogs himself. Great food. The menu is a bit different and uses local suppliers. We ate outside but definitely going back again to eat inside.

Dogs made welcome in the bar area or outside on the decking (in warmer weather) with bowls of water and a handful of dog biscuits.
The staff are always very attentive towards the pups, which obviously they enjoy.
The pub is set on the canal and is ideal for long walks before or after a drink and/or a meal with your fur baby.

Lovely large country pub, very dog friendly. You will usually get a treat for the dog from the bar staff. Pub meals and good value drinks. Nice beer garden. But take cash as they do not take cards.
Afterwards you can relax in the pub for a drink and a chat or proper lunch. What a good idea; this gets Millies woof of approval.

Lovely traditional bar based within Foxfield railway which is open Friday evenings, all day Saturday and Sunday. Very real ales and ciders, some of which are quite rare to see as they are independently run. Very small cosy bar with coal burner to keep you and your dog nice and warm, on most nights they also cook toast on the stove for the customers. Dogs always very welcome and are made a fuss of and if they are well behaved might even have a sip of beer!

Village pub with very nice restaurant at the rear. Dogs made very welcome in the bar with slate floor and water always available. Garden at rear. Food can be ordered from the restaurant and eaten in the bar.

Lovely friendly country pub, serves well priced very tasty meals. The pub has two log burners so is always cosy and very welcoming. Ir serves a great selection of real ales and ciders and very recently won CAMRA's 2013 pub of the year.
The pub also has three rooms available for B & B not sure if dogs can stay, but it is worth asking as they are always welcome in the bar.

The Duke of Wellington is always welcoming to four legged friends who are treated to a fresh bowl of water and a doggy biscuit or two. Great real ale pub serving 5 real ales. Resident ales - Fullers London Pride, Marston's Pedigree and Holdens Golden Glow. Plus 2 guest ales. Bar snacks available are locally sourced Packington Pork pies and sausage rolls along with scotch eggs. Simple snacks are served Saturdays. Football and rugby are shown on 3 screens. There are two dart boards and a pool table. A real fire welcomes you from the cold during the winter months and in the summer there is a large, enclosed beer garden for all to enjoy. Submitted by publican.

Situated in a side street just a couple of minutes walk from the town centre. A traditional pub with a warm welcome for both you and your dog. Good variety of real ales and a bar food menu. Nearby is Walsall Arboretum with 80 acres of parkland ideal for dog walking.

Very friendly staff. Dogs are only allowed in the bar area but there are proper tables and the full menu is served. Plenty of real ales to chose from. Large car park and garden area. Seating also available outside. No water bowls.

An award winning CAMRA pub, opposite a field where dogs can be let off their leads to do what dogs like to do. Only the carpeted area is out of bounds to dogs, but you are requested to keep you dog on it's lead while you are in the pub.Opening Times; 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00 M-Fri; 11:00-23:00 Sat; 12:00-22:30 Sunday

Very friendly converted corner shop one room micropub. Dogs made welcome with water bowl. Real ales only, no lager or keg beers, no TV, no music, no electronic machines, no hot food. Pork scratchings sold at the bar. Favoured dogs may be added to the hall of fame gallery in the toilet.

Currently a Vintage Inn so there is a dog friendly area and a friendly greeting. Decent pub food and a lovely beer garden for warmer weather.

Updated 21st November 2017

This pub has dog friendly B and B

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